Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
A trial has commenced in Mexico for three men accused of murdering two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip. Prosecutors are seeking lengthy prison sentences for the defendants, who face charges of murder, robbery, and auto theft.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety for tourists in regions affected by cartel violence and has drawn significant international attention.
Image source, Instagram@Callum10Robinson Image caption, Callum (left) and Jake Robinson were on a surfing trip in Mexico when they were allegedly killed during a suspected carjacking last year
Three men have gone on trial in Mexico for the alleged murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in 2024.
The bodies of Callum Robinson, his younger brother Jake, and their friend Carter Rhoad from California - all in their early 30s - were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds to their heads, days after they went missing during a surf trip in Baja California.
Prosecutors are seeking jail sentences of more than 200 years for the defendants, who also face charges of violent robbery and auto theft.
The parents of the brothers were in court on Tuesday in the coastal town of Ensenada, telling the media that it was "incredibly important and overwhelmingly difficult".
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